University of Michigan School of Nursing

School of Nursing Undergraduate Scholarships

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Scholarship funds established by the School of Nursing are intended to supplement other University-level sources, and may be awarded based on a variety of factors, including donor-directed criteria, merit, or merit together with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship funds do not require repayment, and may be awarded for one or more years.
 

Undergraduate Merit Scholarships

The School of Nursing has a limited source of funds available for undergraduate merit scholarships. Most merit scholarships are awarded to entering freshman and are based upon a combination of high school GPA and standardized test scores (SAT and/or ACT).
 
These scholarships are given on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Returning students are automatically eligible for merit scholarships based upon their cumulative U-M GPA.

 

Undergraduate Need/Merit Scholarships

The School of Nursing awards some scholarships based on a combination of need and merit. The same merit criteria described for merit-only scholarships are applied when awarding need/merit scholarships. In addition, financial need must be demonstrated to qualify for this scholarship funding.
 
The U-M Office of Financial Aid (OFA) uses information provided by the FAFSA and/or CSS PROFILE to calculate expected family contribution and thus your eligibility for University-level need-based aid programs. Please refer to the OFA website for FAFSA and/or CSS PROFILE application instructions and guidelines. Once the University-level aid has been awarded, the School of Nursing may provide supplemental scholarship funding that either reduces your unmet need or replaces University-level awarded aid that requires repayment.

 
Undergraduate Honors Program

The Honors Program is reserved for the School of Nursing’s most distinguished undergraduate students and offers an exceptional and academically enriching experience to the group of students accepted into the program.
 
Students in the Honors Program:
  • Receive a scholarship each term throughout their program
  • Work with faculty doing meaningful research
  • Participate in a student mentorship program first as a mentee and later as a mentor
  • Cultivate leadership capabilities through community service and involvement in planning/development Honors activities
  • Meet and interact with leaders in the nursing profession
  • Engage with faculty in small group settings
The School of Nursing’s selection for the program targets students who have identifiable potential for graduate study as demonstrated by a statement of interest in research, leadership capability, volunteer service, and exemplary academic achievements. In late spring, all students of the incoming freshman class who meet criteria for the Honors Program will receive information about the program and will be invited to apply. Selected students sign an Honors Program Scholarship Agreement which indicates the student’s willingness to join the Honors Program and conveys their understanding of scholarship acceptance terms.
 
In order to foster a community of scholars and to take advantage of the unique opportunities presented by such a program, students joining the Honors Program:
  • Enroll as Nursing majors
  • Participate in a designated research-focused Honors course at each level
  • Take N295 Honors Seminar, N395 Honors Directed Research, and N532 Theoretical Base for Advanced Nursing Practice
  • Attend seminars, meetings and Honors activities on a monthly basis
For more information, see the Honors Program Handbook.

  

School of Nursing Alumni Society Scholarships

The Awards-Scholarship Committee of the Board of Governors administers a number of scholarships for which students are invited to apply:
 
  • School of Nursing Alumni Society Scholarship
    Open to all current undergraduate and graduate students. Evaluation criteria include academic achievement, financial need, and participation in community services.
  • Class of 1956 Scholarship
    Open to current students in their junior year (traditional BSN only) who will progress to their senior year in the upcoming fall term. Evaluation criteria include participation in social, academic, and professional activities that contribute to camaraderie and colleagueship among nursing students.
  • Esther Smith McCleery Scholarship
    Open to current students in their junior year (including Second Career Students) who will progress to their senior year in the upcoming fall term. Evaluation criteria include academic achievement, financial need, and participation in community services that demonstrate leadership qualities.
  • Rhoda Reddig Russell Scholarship
    Open to current students in their junior year (including Second Career students) who will progress to their senior year in the upcoming fall term. Evaluation criteria include academic achievement, financial need, and future goals and interests in nursing.
Information regarding the School of Nursing Alumni Society Scholarships application process and applicable deadlines is communicated to students via email, typically in January or February of each calendar year. Any funding received is applied toward the recipient's tuition expenses for the next academic year.